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AO02 WXB

2002 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

101,577 mi
Last recorded101,577 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 WXB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 101,577 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 100,713 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 100,713 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 100,505 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 99,518 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 97,273 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 94,758 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 93,033 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 91,447 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 90,001 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 90,001 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 88,340 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 86,884 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 85,794 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 84,942 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 83,338 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 81,842 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 81,829 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 78,921 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil spray needed

Pass 4 Nov 2010 78,921 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil spray needed

Pass 3 Aug 2009 70,108 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 59,477 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 59,423 miles

Upper Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 48,332 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 48,320 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 37,432 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 37,432 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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AO02 WXB is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2002 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 91,689 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO02 WXB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 24 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO02 WXB registered?

AO02 WXB is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 May 2002.

Is AO02 WXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO02 WXB shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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